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Port Hope Fair Parking Restrictions and Transit Interruptions

The annual Port Hope Fair is back from September 17 to 20, 2026. Residents are reminded of the following impacts:

Road Closures

McCaul Street will be closed east of Deblaquire Street. 

Parking restrictions

To alleviate traffic congestion and ensure emergency vehicle access to the fair grounds and surrounding neighbourhood, there will be no parking from September 17 at 8:00 a.m. to September 20 at 5:00 p.m. on the following streets:

• No-parking on the west side of Elgin Street North (from Ward Street...

Supply Chain Initiative to Help Local Industry Capture Energy and Manufacturing Growth

For Immediate Release
Monday, September 14, 2026 – Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope is launching a new initiative to strengthen the readiness of local and regional businesses to compete in the energy and advanced manufacturing economy.

Through funding from the Ontario Ministry of Rural Affairs’ Rural Ontario Development program, the Municipality is launching an Energy and Manufacturing Sector Supply Chain Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) program alongside a Request for Proposals...

Run Salmon Run Road Closure – September 13

Ontario Street Theatre is hosting the fifth annual Salmon Festival this Weekend. Run Salmon Run is a free community event that celebrates the annual salmon migration in the Ganaraska River. It will take place on both sides of the River from Walton Street to the Rotary Footbridge. The event will feature educational activities, vendors, live music, entertainment and displays from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Road Closures and Parking Impacts

To accommodate the event, Walton Street (From Mill Street...

Seeking Volunteers to Join Local Boards and Quasi-Judicial Committees

We are seeking representatives from the community to serve on some of our Local Boards and Quasi-Judicial Committees.

These groups play an important role in local governance by supporting decision-making and providing advice and recommendations to Council. Many include both members of the public and Council representatives, creating valuable opportunities to share your knowledge, experience, ideas and perspectives, while helping shape Port Hope's future.

These positions are volunteer-based and...

"Name That Snowplow" Returns for a Second Year

Last year, residents helped crown two winning snowplow names, ‘Plowie McPlowFace’ and ‘The Big Leplowski’, which quickly became familiar sights on local roads throughout the winter season. Following an overwhelming response to the inaugural contest, we are once again inviting the community to showcase its creativity, humour, and civic pride by helping name two snowplows for the upcoming winter season.

Submissions will be accepted until September 25 at engage.porthope.ca/name-that-plow, just in...